Log in Sign up free
Apply now

Posted 29 days ago

Cost Accountant

@ Robert Half

View all jobs Website

Waterloo, Ontario

$75k–$85k/yr3+ years experience
Apply now
SIGNALS

Overview

Robert Half is hiring a Cost Accountant for a manufacturing operation in Waterloo, Ontario. The role maintains product costing, reviews operational variances, and delivers reporting on plant performance, working with cross-functional teams on cost controls and budgeting.

Pay:

$75,000–$85,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain standard cost information and product costing records
  • Investigate purchasing and material usage variances
  • Produce recurring operational finance reports
  • Reconcile income statement activity and prepare journal entries
  • Support annual budgeting and cost-reduction initiatives

Requirements summary:

  • At least 3 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with ERP and cost accounting systems
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Food manufacturing experience considered an asset
  • Flexibility to work extra hours during month-end close

Tools & skills

ERP platformMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage

Employer posting date
2026-10-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-11

These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.

Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience3+ years
Scheduleovertime
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.

Apply now

Robert Half

Saved company profile

Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.

Helping you find skilled candidates, in-demand jobs, and solutions you need to do your best work yet.

Full company description

🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.

LinkedIn followers
4,724,671
People associated on LinkedIn
27,769
Reported office locations
  • 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
  • Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
  • Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
  • Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
  • Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
  • 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
  • Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
  • 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
Business categories
  • Skill Assessment
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Employment
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Security
  • Advertising
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Robert Half
  • Robert Half
Specialties
  • consulting services
  • accounting jobs
  • finance jobs
  • administrative jobs
  • legal jobs
  • IT jobs
  • recruitment
  • recruitment agency
  • creative jobs
  • staffing
  • hiring
  • employment agency
  • contract talent
  • contract professionals
  • talent solutions
  • contract employment
  • permanent placement
  • customer support jobs
  • and marketing jobs
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

View all jobs Website

🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMenlo Park, CA
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
Specialtiesconsulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing
Open jobs on Jobsy526
LinkedInView page
Job description
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in Waterloo, Ontario and provide reliable financial insight that supports sound production and purchasing decisions. This position focuses on maintaining accurate product costing, reviewing operational variances, and delivering timely reporting that helps leaders understand plant performance. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen cost controls, improve data accuracy, and contribute to budgeting and ongoing efficiency initiatives.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain standard cost information by reviewing historical data, validating assumptions, and updating costing records to reflect current operating conditions.
• Refresh raw material cost standards on a regular monthly cycle using forecast information supplied by the purchasing team.
• Verify that production recipes and process specifications reflect accurate run rates and labour assumptions for costing purposes.
• Investigate purchasing and material usage variances to identify discrepancies and keep bills of material and standard costs aligned with actual operations.
• Prepare cost models for new items, product changes, and initiatives aimed at reducing manufacturing spend.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Research and Development, and Manufacturing to support cost approvals, track labour-related variances, and assess financial results after product launches.
• Produce recurring operational finance reports covering areas such as purchase price variance, labour performance, yield, inventory movements, production volumes, and overhead spending.
• Reconcile income statement activity by reviewing variance-related transactions and correcting inconsistencies where required.
• Analyze plant expenses and prepare journal entries related to labour, utilities, and inventory account reconciliations.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and support cost-reduction efforts in partnership with operational finance leadership.

• At least 3 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Previous exposure to food manufacturing considered an asset.

• Hands-on experience with ERP platforms and cost accounting systems.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Flexibility to work additional hours during month-end close periods when needed.

Similar jobs

  • Cost Accountant (Contract Role)

    Fort Erie, ON
    Full Time

    Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

    3+ YOEAirbus Helicopters Canada Ltd needs a candidate with a university degree in accounting or finance, at least 3 years of accounting experience, and strong Canadian GAAP and IFRS knowledge. Advanced Excel and database skills are required, and a CPA is preferred.

    SAP, Excel

  • Cost Accountant

    Guelph, ON
    $80k–$90k/yrContract

    Insight Global: Insight Global is an international talent and consulting company that delivers business outcomes in an ever-changing world.

    2+ YOECandidates need 2+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing, a CPA designation or CPA in progress, and strong cost accounting skills. Experience with data analysis, cost tracking, BOMs and routings is required, and auditing experience is valued.

    Power BI, SQL, Hyperion, Power Ledger, GSD system, TraX

  • Senior Cost Accountant

    Toronto, ON
    Full Time

    JDI

    5+ YOECandidates need 5+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business, and ideally a CPA designation or advanced CPA candidacy. Strong manufacturing accounting, standard costing, ERP and Excel skills are required.

    ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, TM1, Cognos

  • Cost Accountant

    Brantford, ON
    $110k/yrFull Time

    Kelly Services

    3+ YOECandidates need 3 to 5 years of Bill of Materials experience in manufacturing, hands-on SAP S/4HANA skills, strong Excel, and Power BI knowledge. Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

    SAP S/4HANA, Evolve4, Power BI, Excel

  • Cost Accountant

    Ingersoll, ON
    Full Time

    AMTB

    3+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field and 3 to 5 years of cost accounting in manufacturing. Advanced Excel skills are required, and CPA designation or working toward it is an asset.

    Excel, AS400, CMS400

  • Sr Cost Accountant

    Vaughan, ON
    $90k–$110k/yr

    ASSA ABLOY

    3+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting, three to five years of manufacturing cost accounting, and knowledge of standard costing and inventory. Experience with large ERP systems and advanced Excel is also required.

    Excel, LN, BC 365, BAAN, ERP system

  • Cost Accountant - Custom Trailer Manufacturer

    Tillsonburg, ON
    On-siteFull Time

    Titan Trailers: Follow this exciting company @Titanthinwall.

    5+ YOECandidates need a CPA or equivalent, at least five years of costing experience in manufacturing, and strong knowledge of ERP systems, bills of material and routings. Advanced Excel and strong problem-solving and communication skills are also required.

    Global Shop, Microsoft Excel, ERP system

  • Cost Accountant

    Guelph, ON
    $80k–$90k/yrFull Time

    Magna Exteriors Inc.

    2+ YOECandidates need an accounting or finance post-secondary education, strong cost accounting experience and advanced Excel skills. Manufacturing accounting experience in an automotive setting is an asset, along with strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

    Excel, PowerBI, SQL, Hyperion, Power Ledger, GSD system

Locations & environments

Locations

All of CanadaRemote · Hybrid · On-site · Field

Pro tip: add remote jobs to widen your search.

Exclude locations

Workplace type

Company jobs in these results

These are this company’s jobs loaded in your current search. The company may have more openings.